Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
Key plan
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1. Suite entry
2. Comm room
3. Policy room
4. Incident managers
5. Emergency support
function
6. Displays
7. Break-out room
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Collaboration example
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Figure 2.5
Collaborative.
2. Provides all participants with front of the room focus to view displayed
information.
3. Stepped configuration allows for clear sight lines.
4. Subgroup principals have direct eye contact with team members and
information displays.
5. Room for on-the-floor huddles between ESF subgroups.
6. Breakout rooms can be located on either side as in theater/stadium layout.
Negatives
1. Viewing angles are compromised for a portion of the group.
2. Does not easily lend itself to changing ESF populations without migrat-
ing across POD structure.
3. As depth of room increases, display surfaces need to enlarge, affecting
optimal sight lines for those closer to display.
Iris Example
The iris layout is patterned after a nonhierarchical structure where there is no self-
evident position of room leadership (Figure 2.6). This deference to equality can be
seen in the UN Security Council layout.
